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Collioure, France is a colorful little Mediterranean fishing village located just 15 miles from the border with Spain at the foot of the Pyranees. Collioure’s early inhabitants were Phoenicians, Romans, and Greek sailors, which along with the influence of its Spanish neighbors, gives it its own Catalan culture.The natural beauty of this town drew artists from many genres. Picasso, Matisse, ... Read Full Article